outguess

See also: out-guess

English

Etymology

Verb

outguess (third-person singular simple present outguesses, present participle outguessing, simple past and past participle outguessed)

(transitive) to beat through accurate anticipation of someone's plans and actions.
- Naomi Novik, His Majesty's Dragon
  "Trying to out-guess Bonaparte; the thought makes my blood run cold."

Synonyms

outfox, outsmart, outwit

Translations

outsmart — see outsmart

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